Caseys General Stores Inc (CASY)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Apr 30, 2024 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2021 | Apr 30, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 17.79% | 16.18% | 16.63% | 20.93% | 23.37% |
| Operating profit margin | 2.39% | 2.14% | 1.49% | 2.12% | 7.05% |
| Pretax margin | 4.41% | 3.89% | 3.40% | 4.68% | 3.73% |
| Net profit margin | 3.38% | 2.96% | 2.62% | 3.59% | 2.88% |
Caseys General Stores Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past five years. The gross profit margin has fluctuated between 16.18% and 23.37%, with a decrease to 17.79% in 2024. This indicates the company's ability to generate profit after considering the cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin has also varied over the years, ranging from 1.49% to 7.05%. In 2024, the operating profit margin slightly improved to 2.39%. This ratio reflects the efficiency of the company's core operations in generating profits.
The pretax margin has ranged from 3.40% to 4.68%, with an increase to 4.41% in 2024. This metric shows the proportion of each dollar of revenue that translates to pre-tax profit.
The net profit margin, which represents the company's bottom line profitability, has fluctuated between 2.62% and 3.59%. In 2024, the net profit margin improved to 3.38%. This indicates the company's ability to translate revenue into profits after considering all expenses.
Overall, Caseys General Stores Inc has shown mixed results in terms of profitability ratios, with some improvement in 2024 compared to previous years. Monitoring these ratios over time can provide insights into the company's financial health and performance.
Return on investment
| Apr 30, 2024 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2021 | Apr 30, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 5.60% | 5.43% | 3.51% | 4.15% | 16.40% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 7.91% | 7.52% | 6.17% | 7.02% | 6.69% |
| Return on total capital | 15.43% | 14.93% | 12.75% | 13.78% | 16.77% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 16.65% | 16.79% | 15.16% | 16.19% | 16.06% |
Caseys General Stores Inc's profitability ratios show some fluctuations over the past five years.
First, looking at the operating return on assets (Operating ROA), the company's performance has been relatively stable, ranging from 3.51% in 2022 to 5.60% in 2024. This ratio indicates that, on average, the company generates around 5% of operating profit for each dollar of assets it owns.
Next, the return on assets (ROA) has also shown some variability, with values ranging from 6.17% in 2022 to 7.91% in 2024. This ratio reflects the company's overall profitability in relation to its total assets, indicating that Caseys General Stores Inc is able to generate between 6% to 8% return on its assets annually.
The return on total capital has exhibited a similar pattern, with fluctuations from 12.75% in 2022 to 15.43% in 2024. This ratio reveals the company's ability to generate profits in relation to both its equity and debt capital employed in the business.
Lastly, the return on equity (ROE) has remained relatively consistent, ranging from 15.16% in 2022 to 16.79% in 2023. This metric highlights the company's profitability in relation to its shareholders' equity, showing that Caseys General Stores Inc is able to provide returns ranging from 15% to 17% to its equity investors.
Overall, while there have been some fluctuations in the profitability ratios of Caseys General Stores Inc over the past five years, the company has generally maintained a solid level of profitability, generating satisfactory returns on its assets, capital, and shareholder equity.